Why was 2004 BCS championship vacated?
Stemming from an NCAA ruling that former USC running back Reggie Bush was ineligible, the BCS officially vacated the Trojans’ 2004 National Championship. This was an expected result, especially since it’s been nearly a year since the NCAA ruled Bush ineligible and USC would have to vacate 14 wins from 2004 and 2005.
Who was the best college football team in 2004?
AP Poll
| Preseason Aug 19 | Week 2 Sept 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | USC (48) | USC (2–0) (52) |
| 2. | Oklahoma (11) | Oklahoma (2–0) (10) |
| 3. | Georgia (5) | Georgia (2–0) (3) |
| 4. | LSU (1) | Miami (FL) (1–0) |
What killed the BCS?
The cause of death included several factors: lower television ratings for bowl games, undesirable matchups, the Fiesta Bowl scandal and the title game rematch in 2012 between Alabama and Louisiana State. But mostly, the B.C.S. died because of money. More was available in a playoff.
Who won the 2003 BCS championship?
The 2003 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl took place on January 3, 2003, in Tempe, Arizona, at Sun Devil Stadium. The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Miami Hurricanes by a score of 31–24 in double overtime. It also served as the BCS National Championship Game for the 2002 NCAA Division I-A football season.
Who did USC beat in 2003?
At the end, USC impressively defeated Michigan, 28-14, in the Rose Bowl and held on to the No. 1 AP ranking and a share of the national championship. In a rather sloppy and uninspired game, LSU defeated Oklahoma, 21-14, for the BCS title—though not without one last bit of drama.
Did USC win the national championship in 2004?
The 2004 Trojans football team won the 2004 BCS National Championship by winning the 2005 Orange Bowl, that year’s BCS National Championship Game….2004 USC Trojans football team.
| 2004 USC Trojans football | |
|---|---|
| 2004 record | 11–0, 2 wins vacated (7–0 Pac-10, 1 win vacated) |
| Head coach | Pete Carroll (4th season) |
What year did Auburn go undefeated?
The 2004 Auburn Tigers football team represented Auburn University in the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season. Auburn compiled a record of 13–0, winning the Southeastern Conference championship and finishing the season ranked #2 in both the AP Poll and the Coaches’ Poll.
Is the BCS still around?
Here’s what you’re probably looking for instead. The College Football Playoff has replaced the BCS. In the latter half of the season, its new rankings release every Tuesday over here, followed by Selection Sunday in December.